Today in Khatima, I paid tribute to my revered father, the late Sher Singh Dhami Ji, on his fifth death anniversary. On this occasion, I remembered his dedicated service to Mother India as a soldier. Patriotism, discipline, and dedication to duty were the core principles of his life. While fulfilling his military responsibilities, he also instilled in us the values of simplicity, truth, and devotion. My father is a guiding force, an inspiration, and an ideal figure for me. His thoughts, principles, and values continue to guide me in every decision I make. His sacred memories are a priceless treasure…
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A special program was organized today at Shri Guru Ram Rai Inter College, Sahaspur, on the occasion of the college completing 70 years. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the event as the chief guest and honored the college’s teachers and students. During the event, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami said that incidents of cheating and paper leaks were breaking the morale of students in the state. To curb such malpractices, the government has implemented an anti-cheating law. Since then, not a single case of cheating has been reported. The government has taken strict action and sent a large number…
Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the second phase of the “Lab on Wheels – Mobile Science Lab” project, gifting nine mobile science labs to students of government schools in the state. The Chief Minister inspected the scientific models in the mobile labs at the camp office premises and flagged off all nine mobile science labs. Last year, the Chief Minister had also flagged off mobile science labs for four districts: Champawat, Almora, Dehradun, and Pauri. Prof. Durgesh Pant, Director General of UCOST, informed that the first phase of the project was successfully implemented in the…
As temperatures rise, a severe drinking water crisis has started affecting Rudraprayag town—located at the confluence of the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers—as well as rural areas of the district. Due to the depletion of natural water sources, the Jal Sansthan Department is now relying on water tankers to ensure supply. The situation is especially dire in rural areas, where residents are forced to carry water on their backs after walking long distances. Additionally, forest fires are being cited as a major reason for the drying up of these natural water sources. Anish Pillai, Executive Engineer of Jal Sansthan, said that…
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed that all necessary arrangements for the Char Dham Yatra must be completed at least one week before the pilgrimage begins to ensure a **safe, smooth, and well-managed journey**. The CM emphasized that parking arrangements should be made in areas with nearby hotels, dharamshalas, homestays, and essential facilities. The **slot management system for darshan at the dhams should be further improved**, and CCTV cameras must be adequately installed in sensitive locations along the route. Real-time monitoring of high-traffic areas was also stressed, along with updates on traffic conditions being shared on social media…
Court shown its displeasure on the instructions so received in the present matter and the Hon’ble Court has been pleased to imposed a cost of Rs. 5 Lacs upon the Excise Commissioner, Government of Uttarakhand and directed the same to be deposited within a period of one week w.e.f. 05.04.2024 before this Hon’ble Court, which will be subject to the decision of the writ petitions. The Hon’ble Court has also granted one week time to file counter affidavit in the present matter and posted the matter for next hearing on 15.04.2025, The copy of the order has not yet…
**Despite Court’s Stern Stance on Illegal Mining, Why is the Raj Bhavan a Silent Spectator? – Morcha** #Raj Bhavan Has Failed on All Fronts #Why Has the Raj Bhavan Bowed Before the Government? #Court Has Reprimanded Government Multiple Times #Silent Consent of Raj Bhavan in Illegal Mining! #Mafia Rule Prevails in the State #Thousands of Crores in Revenue Lost Annually **Vikasnagar:** Jan Sangharsh Morcha President and former GMVN Vice-Chairman, Raghunath Singh Negi, while addressing the media, stated that despite the Hon’ble High Court repeatedly reprimanding the government on the issue of illegal mining,…
While the world observes *World Health Day* today, raising awareness about disease prevention, healthy lifestyles, and universal healthcare access, the situation in Khanpur paints a stark contrast. A government hospital in Landhora has been reeling under a severe water crisis for the past seven months. The *Community Health Center* in Landhora, serving thousands of patients, is now facing critical challenges due to the lack of water—especially during the summer heat. Patients, doctors, and staff are all struggling even for a single drop of water. Despite daily OPDs of over a hundred patients and catering to residents from dozens of…
On the occasion of World Health Day, a voluntary blood donation camp was organized at the Blood Center of Government Medical College, Almora. Junior residents and trainee doctors from the institute participated by donating blood. Their initiative conveyed a positive message to society — that doctors not only treat patients but also contribute to saving lives by donating blood and other blood products to those in need. On this occasion, the junior doctors of the medical college urged the general public to come forward and donate blood as well. Dr. Ashish Jain, in-charge of the blood center, praised the…
A major road accident took place in Singhniwala, Dehradun. In this tragic incident, one person and a schoolchild lost their lives. The accident occurred when a bus traveling from Vikasnagar to Dehradun collided with a loader in Singhniwala and overturned. At the time of the accident, the bus was carrying a large number of schoolchildren and other passengers. As the bus overturned, panic and screams broke out. The collision was so intense that a child and one adult died on the spot, while 14 others sustained serious injuries. The injured were immediately taken to Jhajhra Graphic Era Hospital…
Snow has been cleared by workers along the entire Kedarnath trek route up to the shrine. Damaged roads and bridges on the Kedarnath trekking path have also been repaired. All district administration teams are actively working to restore the route despite adverse conditions. More than 200 workers from DDMA and PWD are working tirelessly to repair the pilgrimage route. The sacred portals of Baba Kedarnath are scheduled to open on 2nd May . Only 24 days remain for the opening. Before that, the district administration and government are working at a war footing to…
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Chardham yatra will commence from 30th April on the auspicious day of Akshay Tritiya. Uttarakhand ‘s major source of income is Religious Tourism and Tourists from across the Globe visit Uttarakhand for Char dham yatra thanks to the efforts by Honourable Prime minister and Chief Minister. Tourists in lacs and crores are coming for Darshan but it is very shocking and surprising to see illegal constructions and encroachment of Roads in entire Gharwal region which leads to Hours long road Jams and create Hurdles for both Tourists and Locals. District Administration and Housing Board of Gharwal region is not taking…
Whispering Uttarakhand’s report has had a powerful impact in Roorkee. In the Bhagwanpur police station area, a hospital was being operated without permission from the Health Department. Following the report aired on our channel, the Health Department took cognizance of the matter, visited the site today, sealed the hospital, and imposed a fine of ₹50,000. The hospital, operating under the name “Medicare Hospital,” had been functioning in Bhagwanpur for quite some time. Complaints had been repeatedly submitted to the Health Department. During the inspection, no qualified doctor was found on-site, and several irregularities were discovered. After thoroughly investigating all aspects,…
On the auspicious occasion of Chaitra Navratri, Governor Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh formally launched the ‘Gargi Nari Shakti’ chatbot and dedicated it to the public. This Artificial Intelligence-based chatbot will provide women with assistance related to legal aid, career counseling, financial literacy, safety measures, and healthcare services. The application will be available on the Play Store. On the occasion of Durga Ashtami, the Governor performed the traditional worship of young girls, seen as incarnations of the Goddess, and prayed for the happiness, prosperity, and well-being of the people of the state. He said that it is a joyous coincidence…
After the implementation of new laws in Uttarakhand, the first live-in relationship registration has taken place in the rural area of Haldwani. As per the new legal provisions, registering live-in relationships has now been made mandatory, along with marriage registrations. Consequently, the first case of live-in relationship registration from a rural region has been officially recorded, with the registration conducted by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate. SDM Paritosh Verma stated that this is the first live-in relationship registration case in the rural area that has been duly registered.